KRA Announces Fresh Online Auction, Reveals Bidding Deadline

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has invited members of the public to participate in a customs online auction featuring various goods available for bidding.

According to a statement dated September 10, KRA said the online auction will begin on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM and close on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 8:55 AM.

Members of the public interested in participating can access the auction through the iBid KRA Portal and view the available lots before placing their bids.

“KRA invites members of the public to participate in an online auction from Thursday, 10th September 2026 at 4:00 PM to Friday, 11th September 2026 at 8:55 AM. To participate, visit https://ibid.kra.go.ke and sign in using your iTax credentials or eCitizen account. You can also select “Continue without Login” to view the auction. Log in, view the available lots, and place your bid! KRA stated.

To participate, bidders are required to visit the iBid KRA Portal and select the login option.

They can sign in using their KRA iTax credentials or eCitizen account details. However, those who only want to view the available auction lots can select the “Continue without Login” option.

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After logging in, bidders can access the available items, view details about the lots, and proceed to place their bids.

Thereafter,  bidders are required to accept the terms and conditions before proceeding with the registration process.

They may then be required to register their payment details and generate a payment prompt for the auction registration fee.

According to KRA,  bidders should enter their M-Pesa details and proceed with the registration process.

Once registered, bidders can access the auction items from the home page and view details of the available lots, including their reserve prices.

To place a bid, a bidder selects an item and enters an amount higher than the reserve price before submitting the bid.

Bidders Can Update Their Offers

The iBid platform also allows bidders to manage their bids during the auction. Through the user profile, bidders can access options including My Messages, My Wallet, and My Bids.

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In addition, the Update Bid option allows a bidder to enter a new bid amount and continue participating in the auction.

Bidders can also use the shopping cart feature to remove items from their bidding list, continue browsing and bidding, or proceed to checkout once they have completed their selections.

Meanwhile, the Authority has urged interested members of the public to access the platform within the stipulated auction period and place their bids before the deadline.

Winning bidders will receive confirmation through the platform after the bidding process is completed.

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A photo showing posters for KRA on the ongoing auctioning . Photo/ KRA